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Document ID (ISN)50834
CIS number 88-2080
ISSN - Serial title 0340-2444 - Zeitschrift für Arbeitswissenschaft
Year 1987
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Windberg H.J., Fleischer A.G., Rademacher U., Sondermann P.
Title Body movement and constrained posture at CRT workplaces
Original title Körperbewegung und Zwangshaltung am Bildschirmarbeitsplatz [in German]
Bibliographic information 1987, Vol.41, No.4, p.227-232. Illus. 26 ref.
Abstract During the work of 12 skilled operators at CRT display terminal,s the following parameters were measured: (1) the distance between the eyes and the display terminal, (2) the forces acting on the back and (3) on the seat of the chair, (4) the magnitude of changes in foot position. The operators performed two tasks: copying and editing. After each session the perceived stress was determined with the help of a questionnaire. Copying and editing required more body motions than copying alone. It was perceived to be less strenuous. For CRT workplaces a table adjustable in height without footrest is recommonded, in order to provide freedom of leg and foot movement.
Descriptors (primary) visual display terminals; motion study; keyboard operations
Descriptors (secondary) sitting posture; office work; computers; design of equipment; work design; ergonomic evaluation; office equipment
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Ergonomics and work organization
Broad subject area(s) Physiology, ergonomics
Browse category(ies) Office work
Visual display terminals (VDTs)